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On this fortnight's edition of What the Trans, Ashleigh and Flint go through:
Scotland's GIC "pauses" all surgical referrals for patients under 25. Google providing thousands of dollars of free advertising to three anti-trans groups. A cis woman being sent to a men's prison due to her "masculine features". Our regular jaunt to Loser's Corner, and: A discussion about being trans and disabled, spurred on by the appointment of Dr Simon Wessely as chair of the Children and Young People's Gender Dysphoria Research Oversight Board.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep117/
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Welcome to a surprisingly spooooooky episode of What the Trans USA?! Lizzie, Val, and Quetza bringing you hot, hot Halloween news, of which very little is Halloween related!
Kamala Harris's interview with NBC news and her complete sidestepping of a question about trans rights. Minnesota doctors continuing to provide trans healthcare despite the political climate.FUN TERMITE FACTS FOR HALLOWEEN! SCAAAAARY!
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On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint and Alyx spend talk about:
Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do.
A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans.
Our regular trip to Loser's Corner with the LGBA!
Third party security at an event at Butlins assaulting trans people
We speak to Trans Actual about GPs refusing to prescribe HRT, and exclusive information on the progress of the review into Adult Gender Services
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep116/
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On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about:
The Levy Review into adult gender services. Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for trans people in Japan. Our regular trip to Loser's Corner. The BMA confirming that they will conduct their review of the Cass Review (ding!) "from a position of neutrality" Following the resignation of Labours' Rosie Duffield, the team talk through some of her 'greatest hits' and her often-underwhelming performance as an MPReferences: https://whatthetrans.com/ep115/
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On the latest pod from the USA, Val and Lizzie take us through:
11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex reassignment surgery before updating a drivers license. Republican AG's threatening of American Academy of Pediatrics. Russia's funding of anti-LGBTQ conservative personalities. And as a palate cleanser, some trans joy!References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep06
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On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over;
Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism.
Opposition to For Women Scotland as they take a case to the supreme court in late November.
More JAQ-ing off in the House of Lords.
The many problems with the 2024 edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, featuring an interview with Kate Hutchinson.
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep114/
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On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over:
ACLU RoadmapACLU Memo on: Harris on LGBTQ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
Texas Gender Marker Registry Debacle Dylan Gurley ACLU Legislation Tracker Trans JoyReferences: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep05
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For this week's What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx talk about:
The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones). Alyx gives us the details from the Trans Kids Deserve Better protest outside the Department of Education. A lengthy Loser's Corner featuring the LGB Alliance, Tickle vs. Giggle and the sport of darts! Labour Women's Declaration and their weapons-grade bulls**t. The many ongoing misuses of the Cass report.Join our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep113/
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On this definitely "fun" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh kick over the coals on:
The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th. An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better. School librarians facing complaining parents. FOI data gathered about adult GIC's and their many failures. The NHS plan to undertake a Cass-style review into adult gender services.Support Trans Kids Deserve Better! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/transkidsdeservebetter?utm_term=5ZY43pkb7
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep112
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CONTENT WARNING: Our first story this week deals with suicide. Please skip from 07.18 to 14.00 to avoid this, if necessary. This week, Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint go over:
The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession. A Glasgow council member cleared of wrongdoing after comments on a Let Women Speak event. Elon Musk getting thoroughly read by his daughter. The British Medical Association voting to peer review the Cass review. And a debrief of all the Pride events the team have attended over the past few months.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep111
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On this bumper episode, Alyx, Ashleigh and Leigh talk about:
The election and the fallout from it. Kier Starmer’s unfortunate statements about trans people. Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and her sniping at David Tennant. The RCPsych International Congress suppressing questions about trans people. New suggested anti-bullying guidance for use by the Church of England.EHRC Consultation - Draft Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028 | EHRC
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep109/
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To tide you all over until July 15th, we present Who The Trans?! Episode 3: The Giggle
The final episode of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special dropped on December 9th 2023. It went in a creepy direction and had a twist at the end…
Listen in to hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on this episode of Doctor Who, in Who The Trans?!
This episode was released last year as part of our Patreon rewards. If you'd like to receive bonus content like this as it happens, subscribe to our Patreon where we've made an episode for each instalment of the most recent series of Doctor Who.
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On this entirely exciting episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about:
Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC And, of course, the upcoming UK general election, We speak to: Steph Richards, CEO of Translucent and Labour Party activist, Charley Hasted, Chair of the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and Ani Stafford Townsend, an openly trans Green Party candidate for Bristol East.Tactical voting guide: https://stopthetories.vote/
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep108
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In this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx break in one of our new hosts, Amber, by talking about:
Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans young people, but not for cis ones. Sarah Jane Baker, held prisoner since July 2023 at the direction of the then-Home Secretary, is freed! Attacks on the Equality Act 2010 ramp up as the election looms. An update on the UKCP's decision to withdraw their signature from a key document opposing conversion therapy.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep107
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Our collection of Cass review research and interviews, all helpfully together in one place.
References: https://whatthetrans.com/cass
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On this lengthy episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx talk about
A brief talk about the upcoming UK general election New suggested school guidance that's basically a new Section 28 Also featuring an interview with Robin Moira White, a barrister with expertise in equalities law, and... Part 2 of our Cass Review deep dive, speaking extensively with Dr Reubs WalshNHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep106
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On this extremely chonky episode, Ashleigh and Alyx walk you through;
Proposed changes to the NHS constitution, why they're bad and how you can resist them (spoiler warning, it's another consultation) Calamitous Kemi’s call for evidence of a non-existent problem A poorly-sourced article about DIY HRT for trans people And part one of our deep dive into the Cass Review, mapping out some of the connections between the Cass team and figures in the American far-right, among other things. Featuring Dr Cal Horton, Dr Reubs Walsh and Dr Natacha KennedyNHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep105
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On this "fun-packed" episode of WTT?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over:
Some rare good news from Sweden and our own Court of Appeals. That 'Memorandum of Understanding' we spoke of last time. The EHRC sent several trans organisations a letter! Isn't that nice? (Hint; no it isn't) And we pass the mic to Dr Cal Horton, who has some very well-expressed thoughts on the Cass review. -
In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about:
Slightly less anti-trans legislation than last episode! SCOTUS and the Idaho trans healthcare ban Libs of TikTok and Planet Fitness bomb threats Oklahoma declares wrestling is real?!References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep04
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On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over;
Problems with GenderGP as highlighted by YouTube's F1nnster. The UK Council for Psychotherapy removing its' signature from the 'Memorandum of Understanding of Conversion Therapy in the UK'. Trans healthcare for young people in the UK and its' many problems, including but not limited to... THE CASS REPORT!! Yes, it's here and it's not very good. We take a look at it, featuring an interview with Dr Cora Sargeant.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep103
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